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SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
SECTION 4-35
Adjustable rotor knives
ROTOR KNIFE PREPARATION
Prepare the rotor knives for setting by installing the adjusting screws PHOTO
and lock nuts into the rear of the knife. Knife with screws
Be sure that the screws are fully engaged into the knife. This will assure
easy installation into the knife setting fixture.
Use only factory supplied adjusting screws. These screws are accurately
machined in order to assure proper knife settings.
ROTOR KNIFE INSTALLATION INTO FIXTURE
Loosen the front fixture screw and install the knife into fixture. PHOTO
With the knife installed tighten the front fixture screw. Fixture front screw
KNIFE LENGTH SETTING
Turn out the adjusting screws until the heads make firm contact with PHOTO
rear setting blocks. Knife with adjusting
screws
With the screws properly adjusted the front edge of the knife should
be in contact with the front setting block, along it’s entire length.
Tighten the locknuts against the rear of the knife to maintain the
setting.